Category Archives: Permaculture

Upcoming 2 week Permaculture Course
at Johnson’s Landing Retreat near Kaslo, BC, Canada
Starts Mon. evening, June 3rd to Tues. morning June 18th, (includes one day off).

This 14 day course will cover the principles of Permaculture Design, including site analysis and design, microclimate design, patterns and reading the landscape, regenerating damaged land, symbiosis of living systems, herbal growing and medicine, secrets and benefits of trees, fungi and more… Go to http://www.johnsonslandingretreat.bc.ca/workshops for more details.

Growing in Small Spaces: Edible, Biodiverse, and Multi-functional Plantings

Posted on by

-- Saturday, August 16th –

9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

UBC Farm,Vancouver, BC

For those urban gardeners who are eager to maximize the potential of their small space, this workshop may be for you. Whether it’s a backyard, a community garden plot, or even just a balcony, there are ways that we can increase our production and enjoy the fruits of our labour with increased food, beauty, medicine and/or habitat. We shall strategize about how to use available space most effectively in terms of choice of plant, plant placement, permaculture design strategy and biodiversity. Creating multiple functions, xeriscaping and mutual support systems come into play. This workshop will include a walk through the farm so please bring proper footwear and dress for the weather. Bring your own mug as we shall prepare a fresh, herbal tea for ourselves to enjoy while we learn.

A SPECIAL DISCOUNT is available for signing up for the 2 full short workshops with Sarah (Saturday, Aug 16th AND Sunday, Aug 17th).  After registering for this particular day of the course, you will receive a code for a 20% discount off the registration fee for the other day.  

IMPORTANT: A "Student / Senior discount" will be available to apply on the following screen.

https://secure.touchnet.net/C20435_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=1938&SINGLESTORE=true
 

Sarah Orlowski is a Master Herbalist who has been honoured to have trained in First Nations herbal traditions. She has her Permaculture Design Certificate, believing that growing in accordance with Nature will be the sustainable way of the future. Sarah has taught for many institutions, including UBC Farm, Simon Fraser University, the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine, the Canadian College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capilano and Douglas Colleges and Van Dusen Gardens. Currently, Sarah helps to run an organic orchard and medicinal herb farm in the southern interior of BC, where she makes her products and trains student apprentices. She has a private clinical practice, where she gives health consultations and Qi Gong healing treatments. 

Growing Plants (including Trees & Shrubs) for Specific Uses: Edible, Medicinal, and Wildlife-friendly

Posted on by

-- Sunday, August 17th, 2025 –

9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

UBC Farm, Vancouver, BC

This workshop will explore the characteristics of the plants that we may choose for our urban setting. Whether it be a particular tree or shrub for a backyard setting or a small plant suited to a balcony, we will look at the many potential contributions of the plants themselves, for uses such as food, medicine, pest repellent, dynamic accumulator, shade, privacy, butterfly habitat, beauty, etc. This can be beneficial to us, the health of the garden and to the general environment.

During this workshop, we will walk the farm and gather various plants to create our own delicious, multi-purpose herbal vinegar to take home and strain later. Please be prepared for an outdoor component.

A SPECIAL DISCOUNT is available for signing up for the full short course with Sarah (Saturday, Aug 16th AND Sunday, Aug 17th).  After registering for this particular day of the course, you will receive a code for a 20% discount off the registration fee for the other day.  

IMPORTANT: A "Student / Senior discount" will be available to apply on the following screen.

Sarah Orlowski is a Master Herbalist who has been honoured to have trained in First Nations herbal traditions. She has her Permaculture Design Certificate, believing that growing in accordance with Nature will be the sustainable way of the future. Sarah has taught for many institutions, including UBC Farm, Simon Fraser University, the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine, the Canadian College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capilano and Douglas Colleges and Van Dusen Gardens. Currently, Sarah helps to run an organic orchard and medicinal herb farm in the southern interior of BC, where she makes her products and trains student apprentices. She has a private clinical practice, where she gives health consultations and Qi Gong healing treatments. 

https://secure.touchnet.net/C20435_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=1939&SINGLESTORE=true

Barbara Ann Beach Herb Walk, Grand Forks, BC

Posted on by
This coming Sunday, Aug. 18, I will be leading a herb walk starting at Barbara Ann Beach (Riverside Dr. and 83rd Ave.) at 11:00 a.m. in Grand Forks. For this herb walk, we will be looking at wild plants and trees, their proper identification, medicinal and other uses, correct timing and method of harvest and processing options. Date: Sunday, August 18, 2019 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Location: meet at Barbara Ann Beach (Riverside and 83rd), Grand Forks, BC Cost: $17 per person What to bring: Weather appropriate clothing, good walking shoes, pen & paper for note taking, water bottle Just pm me to register... Thanks!

Aug 13, 2016 – Plants for Permaculture, UBC Farm, Vancouver, BC

Posted on by

  • Description

    PermacultureThis workshop will focus on various plants, trees and shrubs that are known to help create a successful permaculture garden. Multi-functional plants become "Perma All-Stars" when strategically used and worked into the design of one's garden. From small plants to hard wood specimens, using plants to meet a grower's various needs can help to prevent or solve problems that otherwise may require more drastic measures.

    Date and Time

    Saturday, August 13 |  9:00am - 12:00pm (3 hours)

    Cost

    $45 ($38 for registered students -- valid student ID is required) + GST
To register go to: https://lfs-ubcfarm-epayment.sites.olt.ubc.ca/upcoming-workshops/aug-13-plants-for-permaculture/

Upcoming Permaculture Course June 3rd to 18th, 2013

Posted on by
Upcoming 2 week Permaculture Course at Johnson's Landing Retreat near Kaslo, BC, Canada Starts Mon. evening, June 3rd to Tues. morning June 18th, (includes one day off). This 14 day course will cover the principles of Permaculture Design, including site analysis and design, microclimate design, patterns and reading the landscape, regenerating damaged land, symbiosis of living systems, herbal growing and medicine, secrets and benefits of trees, fungi and more... Go to http://www.johnsonslandingretreat.bc.ca/workshops for more details.